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Explore the Anthropological Roots of Upcycling: From Scarcity to Abundance
Delve into the anthropological origins of upcycling as a craft rooted in human societies, emerging in times of scarcity. Discover how this age-old practice has transformed into a sustainable and political movement in the contemporary fashion landscape. Unearth the socialist heritage of slow fashion and its role as a political statement against the rapid pace of the capitalist fashion industry. Navigate through the paradox of a sustainable trend, where the rapid propagation of fashion trends coexists with a growing movement promoting fair and sustainable fashion practices. Immerse yourself in the beauty of imperfections, as upcycling embraces uniqueness, rejects imitation, and celebrates the art of creating distinctive pieces with an aesthetic that cherishes life's beautiful accidents. Join Emma Pédurand in a reflexion through the history and significance of upcycling, a technique that goes beyond sustainability, signaling a shift in both aesthetics and consumer behavior.
The textile archive a fashion object like no other
In March 2022, Saveria Mendella, a doctoral student in fashion studies and holder of the 2021 research grant from the Maison Mode Méditerranée Endowment Fund, published a beautiful article about Tata Christiane and the work we have been doing over the past few years to re-edit and republish our archives: The textile archive a fashion object like no other.